This species is distributed in northern South Asia, southern
China and parts of mainland Southeast Asia. In South Asia, this species is
presently known from India (Assam, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and
Nagaland), where it has been recorded from sea level to an elevation of 1,500 m
asl (Molur et al. 2002). In China, it is restricted to Yunnan (Smith and Xie
2008). In Southeast Asia, it has been recorded from Myanmar,
Northern
Thailand (Bumrungsri, et al., 2006),Lao PDR and Vietnam.
Countries: Native:
China; India; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Vietnam

Population:

This species is relatively common in many areas in Myanmar (P.
Bates pers. comm.). In South Asia, although this is a widely distributed species
a declining trend in its population is being observed (Molur et al. 2002).
Population Trend: Unknown

Habitat and Ecology:

In South Asia, this species is found in primary and secondary
forests. It roosts among banana and bamboo trees, deep holes in trees and roofs
of thatched huts in forested areas (Molur et al. 2002). In Myanmar, it is
predominantly found in limestone caves, although it has also been recorded from
forest areas without karst habitats. It can be found in disturbed areas
including agricultural land (P. Bates pers. comm.).
Systems: Terrestrial

Major Threat(s):

In Southeast Asia there are no believed to be any major
threats to this species as a whole (P. Bates pers. comm.). In South Asia, this
species is threatened by deforestation, generally resulting from logging
operations and the conversion of land to agricultural and other uses (Molur et
al. 2002)

Conservation Actions:

It has been recorded from some protected areas in Southeast
Asia. In South Asia, there are no direct conservation measures in place for this
species and it has not been recorded from any protected areas. Further studies
are needed into the distribution, abundance, reproduction and ecology of this
species. Populations of this species should be monitored to record changes in
abundance and distribution (Molur et al. 2002).